COMPUTER SOFTWARE REVIEWS

摘要

Wolfram Research released Version 7.0 of Mathematica in the fall of 2008, which promises faster computation, better accessibility, parallel computing capability, image processing, and the extensive ability to plot bar and pie graphs. In my personal experience, one of the key strengths of this software is the ability to work with mathematical expressions far outside of what is feasible on paper. Combined with the program's ability to handle and parse binary and ASCII data within a reasonably simple programming environment, this makes the software a well-rounded platform for analysis and modeling of experimental data. With the new version, Wolfram Research promises a one-stop mathematical "Swiss army knife".